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<p>The Class 3 volleyball championship delivered thrilling matchups, culminating in Helias capturing the title against newcomer Mt. Vernon. The tournament showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit, with Helias emerging victorious.</p>
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<p>Newcomers Mt. Vernon and Oak Grove also made strong impressions. Mt. Vernon showcased their skills in the championship match, while Oak Grove swept past Saxony Lutheran to secure third place in an exciting final four.</p>
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<p>The All-Tournament selections highlight the outstanding performances of players who made significant impacts on their teams, reinforcing the promise of this talented group moving forward.</p>
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<p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='828562' first='Kinley' last='Couch'] – Saxony Lutheran</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Played a crucial role in Saxony's Cinderella run to the final four.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 12 kills, 6 digs, 1 block.</li>
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<p><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 12 kills, hitting <strong>.478</strong>, showcasing her offensive prowess.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 - [player_tooltip player_id='464561' first='Ziah' last='Schmutz'] – Mt. Vernon</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Nearly achieved a quadruple-double in the semifinals.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 13 kills, 19 assists, 7 digs, 7 aces.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 13 kills, 15 assists, 9 digs, 2 blocks, solidifying her impact on the court.</li>
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<p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='828470' first='Camryn' last='Cornell'] – Mt. Vernon</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Consistently one of the top hitters for Mt. Vernon.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 14 kills, 9 digs, 3 aces.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> Double-double with 13 kills and 13 digs, contributing significantly to the team's efforts.</li>
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<p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='808236' first='Kambell' last='Winegar'] – Helias</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Stepped up defensively in the semifinal match.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 21 digs, 8 kills.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> Almost a double-double with 10 kills and 9 digs.</li>
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<p><strong>2027 - Emma Hulsey – Helias</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Outstanding performance throughout the final four, possibly the tournament MVP.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 20 kills, hitting <strong>.500</strong>, with an ace, assist, 2 digs, and 5 blocks.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 8 kills, hitting <strong>.615</strong>, with 2 digs and 6 blocks.</li>
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<p><strong>2026 - [player_tooltip player_id='809438' first='Sophie' last='Verslues'] – Helias</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Libero</li>
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<li>A key defensive player for Helias, keeping the team in system.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 24 digs.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 16 digs, showcasing her consistency in defense.</li>
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<p><strong>2029 - [player_tooltip player_id='557372' first='Piper' last='Hudson'] – Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>A standout performer at the Final Four, demonstrating her potential.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 23 kills, hitting <strong>.302</strong>, with 23 digs and 5 blocks.</li>
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<li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 19 kills, hitting <strong>.319</strong>, with 4 aces and 8 digs.</li>
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<p><strong>2028 - [player_tooltip player_id='556998' first='Paisley' last='Hudson'] – Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li>
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<li>Part of the dynamic Hudson duo, contributing significantly on offense.</li>
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<li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 14 kills, hitting <strong>.500</strong>, with 2 aces and 8 digs.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 25 kills, an ace, 21 digs, and 1 block, showcasing her power.</li>
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<p><strong>2027 - Zoey Hake – Helias</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> All-Around Player</li>
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<li>Contributed in multiple facets of the game with a triple-double.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 10 kills, 18 assists, 15 digs, 3 aces, and 3 blocks.</li>
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<li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 5 kills, 12 assists, 2 aces, 4 digs, and 5 blocks, rounding out her strong tournament performance.</li>
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<p><strong>2029 - [player_tooltip player_id='883474' first='Emmy' last='Brown'] – Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter</li>
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<li>An emerging talent with impressive performances in the tournament.</li>
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<li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 35 assists and 10 digs.</li>
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<li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 54 assists, 3 aces, and 5 digs, displaying her playmaking abilities.</li>
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The Class 3 volleyball championship delivered thrilling matchups, culminating in Helias capturing the title against newcomer Mt. Vernon. The tournament showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit, with Helias emerging victorious.
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